Key Differences
In short — Core i7-5930K outperforms Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-5930K is 1630 days newer than Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-5930K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5930K
- Performs up to 4% better in God of War than Core i7-980X - 171 vs 164 FPS
God of War
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-980X
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Core i7-5930K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-980X | vs | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Haswell E |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 25.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
